The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 198
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Heffer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Hill, Perranwell Station, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 7LA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School?
Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School currently has 198 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School take?
Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School?
Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School is in Truro, TR3 7LA, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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